Back-to-School Parties

By Marielle McGregor Ever heard the saying "work hard, play hard"? Well, now is your chance!

The first few weeks of classes will be packed with more than homework and books. There will be tons of back-to-school parties and student club meetings. Below is a breakdown of the official welcome back events at each of the seven Dallas Community Colleges. You can also
view the calendar for additional campus gatherings.

Brookhaven College

From a life-sized foosball game in the International Courtyard to a DJ spinning the latest hits in the Commons Courtyard, the Welcome Back Party at Brookhaven College has something for everyone. There will be plenty of free food to eat — grilled hot dogs, popcorn, cotton candy, snow cones — and lots of friends to meet (including student clubs and community vendors).

Cedar Valley College

You have your textbooks, picked out your classes and are ready to rock for fall. That's awesome! Start things right with a Back-to-School Party that gets your endorphins going and your stomach full. Join fellow students at Cedar Valley College for food, fun and new friends.

Eastfield College

The first week of classes is an exciting time, especially when you can win prizes! The Office of Student Engagement & Retention (OSER) will be hosting "Harvester W.O.W" — five days of giveaways, games and good ol' fashioned fun.

Selfie Scavenger Hunt Tuesday, Aug. 30 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Fireside Lounge and Admissions Lobby Team up with other Eastfield Harvesters to take a student snapshot or tackle the selfie scavenger hunt.

Wear It Out Wednesday, Aug. 31 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. New to Eastfield? Trade in one of your high school or college T-shirts for a new OSER T-shirt. Just be sure your trade-in is clean as it will be donated! Also, there will be a fashion show. Sit back and watch returning students rock the runway.

Ask the Administrators Thursday, Sept. 1 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. The Pit Join OSER for coffee, tea and sweet treats. A panel of college administrators will be there to get your questions answered for student success.

OSL Open House Tuesday, Sept. 6
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Office of Student Life, Room B-270 Stop by the Office of Student Life (OSL) for games and giveaways! Visitors can learn about all the opportunities we have for you this semester.

Club Expo Wednesday, Sept. 7 and Thursday, Sept. 8 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Student Center Come learn about the various student clubs and organizations on campus. Get involved and join a club!

Field Day Thursday, Sept. 8 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Gymnasium Join the Office of Student Life and the Wellness Center for a full day of fun! This event will consist of a variety of relay competitions between students, staff and faculty. Come have fun and enjoy competing against one another.

Mountain View College

Surf’s Up, ride the wave to success! Come out and enjoy food and fun while meeting other Mountain View students as well as college faculty and staff. The fall Welcome Back Party is the perfect time to make connections and access helpful resources.

North Lake College

If you've been to the Welcome Back party at North Lake College before, you know it is one of the most well-attended events of the fall semester. There is plenty of free candy, and every student club on campus sets up a table to share information about its upcoming meetings and service projects. This year Student Life will be serving up hot dogs, lemonade, chips and cookies. There will be a dunk tank as well as inflatable sports games.

Club Fair Wednesday, Sept. 7 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. El Paso Lounge Don't watch from the sidelines — get involved! The Club Fair will connect you with student clubs and organizations on campus. Sign up for your favorite!

Back-to-School Bash Thursday, Sept. 8 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. East Breezeway

The second day of the Club Fair will be even bigger, with a full-out Back-to-School Bash! The party is the first big event of fall and the official kickoff to the new semester. Thunderducks will have the opportunity to join student organizations, identify campus resources, connect with old friends (and meet new ones)!

Pictures from Welcome Week at Richland College will be posted on college social media pages as well as the Portfolio Studio website.